Goran Višnjić

Goran Višnjić

1972-09-09

Biography

Goran Višnjić (born September 9, 1972) is a Croatian-born American actor who has appeared in American and British films and TV. He is best known for his role as Dr. Luka Kovač on the hit television series ER. He's also known for his roles as Erik the Red on the Netflix series Vikings: Valhalla, Garcia Flynn on NBC's Timeless, John Woods on CBS's Extant, Marco Costanteon NBC's Crossing Lines, Nicholae Schiller on ABC's Red Widow, Dragan Armansky in The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (2011), voice of Soto in Ice Age, Jimmy Angelo in Practical Magic, and Bazta Sergeant in The Peacemaker. He grew up in Sibenik, Croatia (then Yugoslavia), a port town on the Adriatic Sea, where he decided at an early age that he wanted to be an actor. He first performed in local theater groups and then entered the Academy of Dramatic Arts in Zagreb. Goran gained popularity in Croatia when, at the age of 21, he was cast as Hamlet in the prestigious Dubrovnik Summer Festival’s staging of Shakespeare’s play. His performance earned him three national Best Actor awards, including an Orlando (the Croatian equivalent of a Tony). He made his American motion-picture debut in the "Welcome to Sarajevo," drama, directed by Michael Winterbottom. In his leisure time, he enjoys fencing, swimming and diving. He lives in Los Angeles with his wife, Eva, and their three children.

Also appears in

Ice Age

Ice Age

7.4

The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo

The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo

7.4

Elektra

Elektra

5.0

Hellraiser

Hellraiser

6.2

The Peacemaker

The Peacemaker

6.0

Practical Magic

Practical Magic

6.8

Rounders

Rounders

7.0

The Counselor

The Counselor

5.3

Fatima

Fatima

7.3

The Accursed

The Accursed

6.6

Spartacus

Spartacus

6.7

The Courageous Heart of Irena Sendler

The Courageous Heart of Irena Sendler

7.2

The Deep End

The Deep End

6.1

Beginners

Beginners

6.8

Welcome to Sarajevo

Welcome to Sarajevo

6.4

Night Watch

Night Watch

4.5

Midnight Sun

Midnight Sun

5.9

The Tribes of Palos Verdes

The Tribes of Palos Verdes

5.3

Doctor Sleep

Doctor Sleep

5.1

K-11

K-11

5.7